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Troubleshooting Section
3. Check the fuel tank for foreign objects which may
block the fuel s
upply.
4. Prime the fuel system if any of the following
procedures ha
ve been performed:
•
Replacement of the fuel filters
•
Service on the low pressure fuel supply circuit
•
Replacement o
f unit injectors
Note: A sight glass in the low pressure supply line is
helpful in dia
gnosing air in the fuel. Refer to Testing
and Adjusting for more information.
5. Check the fuel
filters.
6. Cold weather adversely affects the characteristics
of the fuel. Re
fer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for information on improving
the characteristics of the fuel during cold weather
operation.
7. Check the fuel pressure during engine cranking.
Check the fu
el pressure after the fuel filter. Refer
to Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting, “Fuel
System Pressure - Test” for the correct pressure
values.Ift
he fuel pressure is low, replace the fuel
filters. If the fuel pressure is still low, check the
following items: fuel transfer pump, fuel transfer
pump coupl
ing, and fuel pressure regulating valve.
Combustion
Check the engine for combustion problems.
i02549485
Engine Has Early Wear
SMCS Code: 1000-035
Probable Causes
•
Incorrect engine oil
•
Contaminated engine oil
•
Contaminated air
•
Contaminated fuel
•
Low oil pressure
Recommended Ac
tions
Incorrect Engine Oil
Use engine oil that is recommended and change the
engine oil at the interval that is recommended by the
engine’s Oper
ation and Maintenance Manual.
Contaminated Engine Oil
Drain the crankcase and refill the crankcase with
clean engine oil. Install new engine oil filters. R efer to
the engine’s O
peration and Maintenance Manual.
If the oil filter bypass valve is open, the oil will not be
filtered. Che
ck the oil filter bypass valve for a weak
spring or for a broken spring. If the spring is broken,
replace the spring. Refer to the engine’s Disassembly
and Assembly
manual. Make sure that the oil bypass
valve is operating correctly.
Contaminat
ed Air
Inspect the air inlet system for leaks. Inspect all of
the gaskets
and the connections. Repair any leaks.
Inspect the air filter. Replace the air filter, if necessary.
Contaminated Fuel
Inspect the
fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter, if
necessary.
Contaminan
ts in the fuel such as hydrogen sulfide
and sulfur can lead to the formation of acids in the
crankcase. Obtain a fuel analysis.
Low Oil P ressure
When some c
omponents of the engine show bearing
wear in a short time, the cause c an be a restriction in
a passage for engine oil.
An indicator for the engine oil pressure may indicate
sufficient pressure, but a component is worn due to a
lack of lub
rication. In such a case, look at the passage
for the engine oil supply to the component. Refer
to the Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting
manual.